Third Master, please restrain yourself. Our marriage is a marriage of convenience.

The area on Shen Huaiyu's back where he was hit by the baseball bat was red and swollen.

Pei Jinhe felt a lump in her throat, and her eyes welled up with tears.

If it weren't for saving her...

Shen Huaiyu can also get hurt.

He joked, "Are you trying to murder your husband?"

"I don't."

Pei Jinhe brought over some ointment and cotton swabs: "Don't move around, I'll apply the medicine for you."

"Why is it so swollen?" She softened her movements as she applied the medicine, her chest feeling tight and aching.

Shen Huaiyu didn't think it was a big deal: "It's just a superficial injury, it'll be fine in a few days."

When applying the medicine, Pei Jinhe was afraid that Shen Huaiyu would be in pain, so she blew on his wound.

The cool breath touched the burning wound, and Shen Huaiyu's muscles tensed instantly. His Adam's apple bobbed, and a flame of desire flickered in his dark eyes.

Does this little girl even know what she's doing?

Although they're not very quick-witted, they know a lot about how to torment people.

After applying the medicine, Pei Jinhe instructed, "Be careful these next two days, and don't touch the wound."

Turning around, she saw fine beads of sweat on Shen Huaiyu's forehead, his jaw clenched as if he was trying his best to suppress something.

Pei Jinhe's expression changed: "Why are you sweating? Does it hurt a lot?"

Shen Huaiyu didn't speak, but the crimson in his eyes became more and more obvious, and his breathing became rapid and hot.

Pei Jinhe wasn't some clueless young girl; she could tell from Shen Huaiyu's expression that he was definitely interested.

Good heavens! What is all this about?

How come applying medicine has stirred up this man's desire?

Pei Jinhe jumped up, her face flushed, and stammered, "Um... um, I'm going to take a shower first."

She dashed into the bathroom and slammed the door shut.

Shen Huaiyu took a few deep breaths to suppress the restless heat within him and said in a hoarse voice, "I'll make you pay for this sooner or later."

I just don't know how much longer he'll have to endure this?

Her emotional intelligence is probably all added to her IQ.

Before going to bed, Shen Huaiyu asked, "I'm planning to work from home for the next couple of days. Aren't you going to stay and keep me company?"

Pei Jinhe thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay."

A glimmer of starlight flashed in Shen Huaiyu's dark eyes: "You agreed so readily?"

Pei Jinhe said, "After all, you were injured while saving me, so it's only right that I take care of you."

Fortunately, the new system at the research institute has been completed, and the next few days are just for testing, so it doesn't matter whether she's there or not.

While sleeping, Shen Huaiyu pulled Pei Jinhe into his arms.

Pei Jinhe was afraid of touching his injury and dared not move: "Won't this affect your injury?"

It wouldn't be good if she moved around while sleeping at night and touched his wound.

Shen Huaiyu's voice was low and hoarse: "It's okay, I'll be careful."

……

When Pei Jinhe woke up, she was still lying in Shen Huaiyu's arms.

The moment I opened my eyes, I saw such a handsome and authoritative face, and my mood immediately improved.

Her gaze fell on the beauty mark under the corner of the man's eye.

His narrow, almond-shaped eyes, paired with that beauty mark under his eye, made him appear both abstinent and alluring.

It has to be said that Shen Huaiyu's looks are absolutely stunning.

He's not handsome.

It is beautiful.

But it had no trace of femininity; it was as dazzling and scorching as the sun.

Pei Jinhe had a sudden thought, and as if possessed, she reached out and touched the beauty mark under the corner of the man's right eye.

The moment my fingertips touched the man's skin, my heart started pounding.

"What are you doing?" Shen Huaiyu, who was still asleep, suddenly opened his eyes. Before Pei Jinhe could retract her hand, it was caught red-handed.

The man's eyebrows and eyes were smiling, his narrow phoenix eyes were upturned, and he had a seductive look to them.

Actually, he had been awake for a while; he had pretended to be asleep to see Pei Jinhe's reaction.

Who knew she would actually touch his face?

It seems she wasn't completely indifferent to him.

make persistent efforts.

Pei Jinhe hurriedly withdrew her hand, stammering as she changed the subject: "It's nothing, it's just...does your injury still hurt?"

"It hurts," Shen Huaiyu said pitifully.

Pei Jinhe's heart jumped: "I'll apply the medicine for you at the party."

"Good." A fleeting smile crossed Shen Huaiyu's eyes as his scheme succeeded.

Being naive is good; it makes you easier to fool.

……

After breakfast, Shen Feng came to report the information he had found out the night before.

study.

Shen Feng respectfully said to the man in front of him, "Third Master, we've investigated everything. It was Guo Tianhao, the stepson of the Guo family, who did it. His purpose was to get the A chip in Madam's possession. It was Ji Yuyan who instigated him to do it. Ji Yuyan likes Zhou Yuanche and wanted to use the A chip to win his favor."

Shen Huaiyu's eyes were fierce, and his voice was icy: "Send him and that group of thugs to prison."

"Yes." Shen Feng nodded.

While applying medicine to Shen Huaiyu, Pei Jinhe frowned and wondered, "Why did those people arrest me last night? It couldn't have been Shen Youcheng again, could it?"

Shen Huaiyu sat on the edge of the bed, shirtless: "No, it's Guo Tianhao."

Pei Jinhe threw the cotton swab into the trash can and asked in surprise, "Huh? Why would he do that?"

"I want the A chip you have."

"He's Ji Yuyan's lapdog. Ji Yuyan wanted to use the A chip to curry favor with Zhou Yuanche, so she instigated Guo Tianhao to have you arrested, trying to force you to hand over the chip." Shen Huaiyu explained the situation in a few words.

"I've already sent Guo Tianhao to prison." He reached out and grabbed Pei Jinhe's wrist, pulling her close to him. "What do you want to do with Ji Yuyan?"

Although it was Ji Yuyan who instigated it, there is no substantial evidence.

In the past, he would have dealt with it long ago, but now that Pei Jinhe is by his side, he doesn't want to be so ruthless anymore.

Pei Jinhe has a connection with the Ji family, and out of respect for the late Madam Ji, Pei Jinhe probably doesn't want Ji Yuyan to die.

However, this kindness will eventually run out, and when it does, that will be the day the Ji family is destroyed.

Pei Jinhe lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment: "Give her a beating, so she'll learn her lesson."

Once her grandmother's kindness has been exhausted, she will no longer show mercy to the Ji family.

Shen Huaiyu respected her decision: "Then I'll make the arrangements."

……

Detention center.

Guo Tianhao's face was deathly pale, and he looked utterly dejected, as if all his energy had been drained away.

Last night, someone broke into his house, kidnapped him, and coerced him into revealing his purpose in sending people to kidnap Pei Jinhe.

At first, he stubbornly denied it, but then the group injected him with drugs, causing him excruciating pain.

He had no choice but to tell the truth, and after that, they threw him into a detention center.

Didn't Ji Yuyan say that Shen Huaiyu had no feelings for Pei Jinhe?

If there are no feelings involved, why did he stand up for Pei Jinhe?

Guo Tianhao was terrified.

Pei Jinhe was chosen as the granddaughter-in-law by the old lady of the Shen family. Even if there is no affection between them, it does not mean that Shen Huaiyu can allow others to kidnap his nominal wife.

Even out of respect for the old lady of the Shen family, Shen Huaiyu could not let Pei Jinhe go unattended.